The top four best drugstore face moisturizers

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There are a number of great drugstore brand moisturizers that can help your skin from the winter cold.

Without a doubt this time of year, we are all desperately looking for the best (and cheapest) moisturizer. We all have different skin types with different problem areas so it’s important find what’s best for your skin. However, sometimes what’s best for your skin isn’t the best for your wallet. Nonetheless, there are great options and alternatives that won’t break the bank and can help your crusty skin make it through the winter.

1) Cetaphil: Moisturizing cream

Cetaphil is known for its line of products that work great on sensitive skin. This thicker, but definitely efficient moisturizer that works best for overnight use. Depending on your skin type use a light hand as this can clog your pores if you’re oily or combination skin. However if your skin is starting to look like a reptile melting out of its old skin this may be your holy grail.

2) Nivea: Essentials 24 Hour Moisture Boost and Soothe

Nivea is king when it comes to reliable drugstore moisturizers. Although many of their other “soft cream” moisturizers work well, this is the most effective and lightweight one to date. This is great for most skin types, but may not be enough for those with really dry skin. This cream is best used for daytime rather than overnight due to how quickly it absorbs. The biggest downside to the cream is the slight sunscreen smell due to the SPF 15.

3) Olay: Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream Moisturizer

Olay is one of those drugstore brands that mostly has their moisturizers on lock. This cream comes out of pump unlike any of the other products on this list. Although it is advertised as a day cream, it works best for overnight since it takes a while to completely absorb. This cream goes on the smoothest and has the best smell out of the “non-fragrance free” moisturizers on this list. It is best used on combination and dry skin types.

4) Vaseline

Before you freak out this is not to be used as a full-face moisturizer on a daily basis. Vaseline is a cure for all dry skin, lips and basically anything. The key to using it on your face is using it as a spot treatment for extremely dry areas. For example, many people with combination skin tend to have really dry spots on their face. Using a small amount of Vaseline on these dry patches overnight, can be a drastic improvement. However, try not to use daily if the dry spots are getting better or else you run the risk of clogging you pours and beginning to break out. By far this product is the most moisturizing and quickest fix for dry skin. Bonus is that it is the cheapest and longest lasting product on this list.